“Jan could not recall ever seeing a creature more beautiful, though there nagged somewhere at the back of his mind the notion that she ought to have seemed hideous. Why? For she was pure, admirably pure, without a twinge of conscience or shame.”
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Birth of the Firebringer
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Meredith Ann Pierce
Meredith Ann Pierce is an American writer born on July 5, 1958. Her works span across genres such as fantasy, horror, and science fiction, and she is highly regarded for her unique narrative style and profound thematic explorations. more
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